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October 2015 in “JAAD Case Reports” Surgical grafting may fix nail issues caused by valproic acid.
The hydrogel treatment speeds up healing of diabetic wounds.
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November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Future research should focus on making bioengineered skin that completely restores all skin functions.
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June 2023 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” The new method using gene-modified stem cells and a 3D printed scaffold improved skin repair in mice.
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July 2025 in “Methods and Protocols” The CAM is a useful model for studying burn wounds and testing treatments.
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March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.
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March 2009 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The "flying-wings" scalp flap technique is a simple, safe, and effective way to reconstruct large areas of scalp loss in children.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A new treatment using skin and hair cells may help heal stubborn leg ulcers effectively and safely.
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May 2014 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A chimeric keratin partially improved skin structure in mice lacking keratin 5, but didn't fully restore normal skin.
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December 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The study developed mouse models to help research and treat hair and sweat gland issues.
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July 2013 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Using thigh skin, doctors successfully rebuilt a woman's scalp after removing a large tumor, with no tumor return after 8 months.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” A 2-year-old boy had no hair and unusual organ placement, and it's unclear if it's genetic or coincidental.
March 2026 in “ACS Omega” The hydrogel significantly speeds up wound healing and improves skin recovery.
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March 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Custom-designed implants effectively repaired skull damage in most soldiers injured in combat.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Collagen scaffolds in cell therapy can transform skin to be more resilient and pressure-responsive.
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September 2012 in “Transplant international” Graft rejection in a hand transplant may trigger hair loss due to autoimmune responses.
The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in Physiology” ADM scaffolds help skin heal by promoting a healing-type immune response.